Living with Pets Around the World

When you’ve decided to take an overseas assignment or move abroad, should you take your pet with you or leave it behind in Japan? PetAirJPN explains the factors to consider, as well as microchipping, vaccinations, quarantine procedures, and the travel preparation schedule, based on information current as of July 2026.

Living with Pets Around the World

For those planning to move abroad who want to prioritize living comfortably with their pets. We explain the quarantine requirements and pet-friendly environments in four countries—Australia, Canada, France, and Switzerland—along with key points to consider when choosing a destination, based on the latest information for 2026.

Living with Pets Around the World

This checklist explains the preparations needed to move abroad with your pet. It covers everything from the procedures for microchips, vaccinations, and export health certificates to the varying entry requirements for different destinations, as well as common issues—such as incomplete documentation or non-compliant crates—and how to address them.

Pet Transport Procedures

We’ve summarized the key procedures you’ll want to check when returning to Japan with your pet. Using the latest information for 2026, we explain everything from the differences between designated and non-designated areas to rabies antibody testing, the 180-day waiting period, and the risks of failing to complete the necessary procedures.

Pet Transport Procedures

The PetAirJPN operations team provides easy-to-understand explanations covering everything from estimated transit times and required documents for shipping pets overseas to the differences when hiring a professional and common pitfalls. Be sure to review this information before you begin preparing for your trip.

Living with Pets Around the World

Based on information current as of August 2026, this article provides a detailed explanation of the microchips, rabies vaccinations, titer tests, and paperwork required when moving abroad with your cat, including country-specific differences and a suggested preparation schedule.

Living with Pets Around the World Pet Info by Country

PetAirJPN explains the quarantine procedures, import permits, microchip and vaccination requirements, and region-specific considerations—such as those for Bali—needed when moving to or being assigned to Indonesia with a pet, based on information current as of August 2026.

Pet Transport Procedures

Based on official information from sources such as the Animal Quarantine Service and updated as of August 2026, this guide provides a step-by-step, easy-to-understand explanation of the preparation period, the procedure flow, the latest country-specific requirements, and estimated costs for taking your pet from Japan to another country.

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